This newsletter for the first quarter of the year highlights the
achievements and ongoing efforts of the Centre for Social Research in
promoting gender equality and empowering women. It also
emphasizes the importance of collaboration and community
involvement in achieving these goals. By highlighting specific
programs and initiatives, we provide concrete examples of the impact
of CSR's work.
It is with great pride and enthusiasm that we celebrate 40 years of the
Centre for Social Research (CSR) empowering women and creating a
better, more inclusive world for all. Our commitment to gender equality
and the empowerment of women has been steadfast since our
inception, and it is gratifying to see the positive impact of our efforts.
We have conducted in-depth research on gender mainstreaming in the
foreign policy of India and emphasized the need for adopting a
feminist foreign policy. Our research indicates that this approach is not
only a moral obligation but also an effective strategy for promoting
peace, security, and global prosperity.
We are proud to announce the successful completion of our 11th
batch of the Office Assistant Skill Development Program, with support
from The Asia Foundation. The program focuses on imparting
theoretical training and enhancing the personality, English speaking,
and basic computer learning of girl students, and engaging them with
employability. We have trained 1900 trainees in the last 3 years and are
regularly enrolling trainees for upcoming batches.
Note From The Director
This Issues
Must Read:
Director's Note
Forty Years Celebration
Gender Water Climate
Change
Safer Internet Day
UN CSW67
Womens Day:
WALKATHON
Women Skill Development
By Dr. Ranjana Kumari
Sports For Empowering Girls
Digital Literacy Program
Gender Mainstreaming
We are excited to start a new program on Digital Literacy with the support of the Orange Foundation. Our aim
is to train 100 women trainees under the digital literacy module. Digital literacy is the key to living a skillful
life, and we want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential. The trainees will be
certified under the NIELIT digital literacy program.
We are implementing Phase-4 of the program “Sports for Empowering Girls in 2 Gender-Critical Districts of
Delhi NCR region, Ghaziabad & Faridabad," with support from the Australian High Commission, New Delhi.
We will be organizing a Parents Teacher mobilization event in April 2023 to inspire parents to support their
daughters' involvement in athletics and make them aware of the significance of proper nutrition for girl
athletes.
At CSR, we have the commitment to ensure a violence-free society for women and girls. We are a nodal
agency in the panel of the National Commission for Women (NCW) and External Members of various Internal
Committees constituted under the POSH Act. We have resolved around three domestic violence cases and
four sexual harassment cases from different stakeholders.
Lastly, we have been diligently working with the local communities of Rajasthan on water conservation and
climate change through our Gender, Water, and Climate Change department, in collaboration with Hanns-
Seidel Stiftung, India, and The German Embassy.
We invite everyone to become a part of our celebration and collaborate/participate by writing to us at:
communications@csrindia.org. Let's work together to create a future where gender equality is not just an
ideal, but a reality for all.
We have conducted in-depth qualitative research on the Gender mainstreaming of Indian
Foreign Policy. Adopting a feminist foreign policy is more than a moral obligation; it is also an
effective strategy for promoting peace, security, and global prosperity. Gender-based violence
and discrimination are pervasive and debilitating issues that affect individuals, communities,
and entire countries. By prioritizing gender equality and the empowerment of women in
foreign policy decision-making and implementation, we can address the root causes of these
issues and ensure that everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Gender
Mainstreaming
In The
Foreign Policy
Of India
A feminist foreign policy approach involves
examining the impacts of foreign policy decisions
on different genders and promoting the
participation of women in peace and security
processes. By doing so, decision-makers can
create more inclusive and effective policies that
benefit everyone. Moreover, integrating gender
perspectives throughout foreign policy processes
can ensure responsiveness to the needs and
concerns of diverse populations.
We appeal to G20 Countries to join this growing
movement. If G20 countries can demonstrate their
commitment to adopting Feminist Foreign Policy
and help in creating a more equitable and just
world. Together we can create a future where
gender equality is not just an ideal, but a reality
for all.
Centre for Social Research successfully trained its first batch (11th Batch overall) of Office Assistant skill
development programme with support from The Asia Foundation (TAF)at its Women Skill Development (WSD)
Centre in Gurugram.
Women Skill Development
The objective of the program is not only focused on
imparting theoretical training but also to enhance their
personality, English speaking, and Basic Computer
learning to girl students and to engage them with
employability. The period from January to March 2023
witnessed the successful completion of the first batch with
a number of 21 women trainees with certification from
MEPSC, out of which 5 have been placed and are now
working.
The period from January to March 2023 witnessed
successful completion of the first batch with a number of
21women trainees with certification from MEPSC, out of
which 5 have been placed and are now working.
So far, CSR has successfully trained 1900 trainees in the last 3 years and are regularly enrolling trainees for
upcoming batches.
Digital Literacy Program
The most important skill in the world of the twenty-first century is digital literacy. The next generation of
technologists, as well as everyday people, need to be adequately digitally educated. In this day and age, digital
literacy is the new life skill. The entire civilization is becoming surrounded by the digital world. Only if we are all
technologically educated will we be able to live calm and pleasant lives in this digital age. Only individuals with
digital literacy are eligible for the majority of work prospects.
So keeping all the points in mind we are
starting a new program on Digital Literacy
with the support of Orange Foundation.
Where we will be training 100 women
trainees under the digital literacy module.
Digital literacy is the key to live a skilful life.
The trainees will be certified under the NIELIT
digital literacy program. In this regard, team
CSR had a meeting with NIELIT affiliation
officer on 2nd March 2023.
Violence Against Women
CSR has a commitment to ensure a violence-free society to women and girls. In this direction CSR is a nodal
agency in the panel of National Commission for Women (NCW). We are also External Members of various
Internal Committees constituted under the POSH Act. To fulfil this commitment, CSR has been connected
with the grass root at the community level. During this period, we have resolved around three domestic
violence cases and four sexual harassment cases from different stakeholders.
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+91 011 46131929
Centre for Social Research has been implementing Phase-4 of the program; “Sports for Empowering Girls in 2
Gender-Critical Districts of Delhi NCR region, Ghaziabad & Faridabad with support from the Australian High
Commission, New Delhi.
Looking up to the implementation of the program CSR team met the DSO Ghaziabad Ms. Poonam Vishnoi at
Mahamaya Stadium on 27th March 2023 and Sh. Devender Singh DSO, Faridabad, Sector 12 Stadium on 28th
March 2023. We briefed them about the project activities. Both the officials ensured their support and cooperation
to the project implementation
The team of CSR further will be organizing a Parents teacher's mobilization events in the month of April 2023 in
each district. More than 60 parents will be joining from each district. Parents of the girls who will be participating in
this process will be inspired to support their daughters' involvement in athletics and make aware of the significance
of proper nutrition for girl athletes. These sports activities will inspire the girl athletes to take up sports as a
profession and excel in that in future.
The project will be continuing till the year end.
Sports For Empowering Girls
The Gender, Water and Climate Change(GWCC) department during this period has been
working diligently in collaboration of Hanns-Seidel Stiftung , India and The German Embassy
to respond to the need of water conservation and climate change . Through their extensive
support ,GWCC has been able to work with the local communities of Rajasthan and Karnataka
and helping at responding to their water needs . Along with conservation of water resources ,
GWCC department work extensively in training rural women regarding the various facets of
climate change and the dire need for sustainable practices in their day-to day life . Women are
also made aware of the gendered relations in our society and we keep , gender in the center of
understanding the various ecological challenges that the rural India today faces .
In the end of 2022 GWCC department Published two well researched reports , “SHGs for
Sustainable Water Resource Management and Restoration of Water Resources , Alwar – Phase
4, this project is a continuation, collaboration with Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India
Limited to work with Women Self Help Groups (SHGs) in Alwar in order to support them to
become water leaders and to construct new/ repair the existing water Structures . The Second
report was on “Creating Sustainable IWRM In The Implementation Of Jal Jeevan Mission In
Karnataka”, in which the project aimed at increased applications for piped water connections
among the targeted villages through a detailed study in 5 districts of Karnataka namely ,
Tumkur , Ramanagara, Mysuru, Mandya and Hassan. The project included a Knowledge
sharing workshop to disseminate it’s findings and building support from key stakeholders
including state government and concerned national authorities for the implementation of JJM
, and shared a policy recommendations document to authorities for the effective
implementation of Jal Jivan Mission in Karnataka .
In continuation of these projects GWCC department has been processing an extensive plan to
implement the requried activities with new collaborations
Gender,
Water &
Climate
Change
Digital Citizenship
Impact of violence
Negative online experiences like bullying, harassment, trolling, etc.
The important of consent online
Online well-being
How to identify and tackle dangerous situations online
How to combat fake news & misinformation, etc.
We interacted with 50 women and they told us about their lives online, their concerns like bullying,
scams, harassments etc. and we updated them about important tools and mechanisms for online safe
experiences like :
It was a fruitful interaction, a first among many subsequent
ones.
Digital Citizenship
Dangerous Personalities
Online Superpowers
Digital Wellbeing
Fake news and misinformation
We interacted with 50 women and they told us about
their lives online, their concerns like bullying, scams,
harassments etc. and we updated them about
important tools and mechanisms for online safe
experiences like :
The students appreciated the interactions and
resolved their queries.
Check out our latest blog
especially written for Safer
Internet Day 2023
L I C E R I A & C O .
Safer Internet Day 2023
CSR had the honor of being one of the very few
organizations selected to host a parallel in-person
event at UN CSW67. CSR curated a global panel
discussion on the topic, 'Right to an Inclusive, Safe and
Secure Digital Existence for Women and Girls' Human
rights and child rights abuse, online abuse and hate,
fake news and misinformation, and respect for human
dignity were some of the topics discussed during the
session. Renowned speakers like Dr. Ranjan Kunari,
Anne Collier, Swati Bhise, and Tami Bhaumik were on
the panel discussing their experiences.
India's UN representative Ruchira Kamboj also graced the Centre
for social research's event at UN CSW67 Right to an Inclusive,
Safe and Secure Digital Existence for Women and Girls.
She appreciated CSR India's effort of promoting digital safety
awareness is commendable, and their efforts can help to create
a safer and more inclusive digital environment for women and
girls. Her words really encouraged the team & added strength to
our cause!
UN CSW67
L I C E R I A & C O .
By hosting a walk-a-thon to raise awareness about women's
leadership in politics and administration, the Centre for
Social Research (CSR India) aims to highlight the importance
of women's participation in these spheres and to encourage
more women to take up leadership positions. The walk-a-
thon also serves as a platform to engage with the community
and promote dialogue and action towards gender equality
and women's empowerment.
As we all know India is going for an election next year 2024,
CSR wants to use this opportunity to raise awareness about
the importance of women's participation in politics and to
mobilize support for the women's reservation bill. CSR is also
collaborating with other organizations like Women Power
Connect, Breakthrough, CEHRO, CEQUIN, PowHER etc and
being supported by individuals like Ms. Sharmishta
Mukherjee, Mr Suresh Prabhu, Ms. Kanimozhi Karunanidhi,
Mr. Prabhat Jha, Dr. Anjali Mehta, who share their vision of
gender equality and women's empowerment.
The women's reservation bill proposes to reserve 33% of all
seats in the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian
parliament, and in all state legislative assemblies for women.
The bill aims to address the underrepresentation of women
in politics and to ensure that women have a greater say in
decision-making at all levels of governance.
In spite of repeated promises by various political parties, the
Women's Reservation Bill has been pending for over two
decades due to various political and social factors.
Despite the challenges, civil society organizations, including
CSR, continue to lobby for the passage of the Women's
Reservation Bill and to push for greater representation of
women in politics and administration. They believe that
increasing women's representation in these spheres is
crucial for achieving gender equality and for ensuring that
women's voices are heard and their rights are protected.
Womens Day 2023: Walkathon
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